Recently it was announced that the workers compensation rates of New Jersey would decline 6.1% starting on January 1, 2023. This would have significant effects on workers who are eligible to recover compensation for injuries. As a result of the rate adjustment, the weekly compensation would increase from $1,065 to $1,099, and the amount for […]
How to Handle a Workers Comp Claim
Workplace accidents are common and often involve workers suffering serious injuries, but there are times when they result in a fatality. If a worker dies, an investigation will be done to see if negligence committed by an individual or the company play a role in their death. The family members of the deceased worker have […]
What To Know About Workers Compensation
As experienced and highly skilled New Jersey work injury lawyers can tell you, a workplace accident can be hard to recover from, especially when you are seriously injured and face a long journey to full recovery. You have limited things that you are able to do when you are injured, resulting in severely reduced income. […]
New Jersey Man Charged With Speeding
On September 3, a New Jersey man from the city of Marlton was charged with speeding and driving under the influence. The speedometer recorded the man reaching speeds over 120 miles per hour. According to Mount Laurel Police, the man was driving along Hainesport Road when he caused a collision that led to the death […]
What Should I Do About A Criminal Charge?
When you are accused of criminal activity, going to a lawyer may not be your first choice. However it can make a huge difference in the type of outcome that you can get. The extent of your preparation is critical when you are dealing with a charge, regardless if you have been previously convicted or […]
Worker Dies In Food Processing Plant
Work Injury Lawyers New Jersey A 63-year-old New Jersey man was killed in an accident in a food processing facility in Cumberland County on Monday, September 19, 2022. Emergency workers responded to a report of a serious accident that involved a fatal injury. The deceased worker was found unresponsive inside an industrial kettle cooker by […]
Here’s Why Office Injuries Deserve Compensation
When you think of workplace injuries, you probably think of major accidents. But, as a New Jersey Workers Compensation Attorney like our friends at Rispoli & Borneo P.C. can explain, workplace accidents can happen anywhere, anytime – and they’re always an expensive hassle. If you work at an office, you aren’t safe from injury. Read […]
Four Workers Killed In Fatal Van Accident
Car accidents happen all the time, but tragedy struck the Palisades Parkway when a van carrying temporary workers was involved in a fatal accident that killed four temporary employees who were heading back from a factory in Orange County. According to the Palisades Interstate Parkway Police, the van was a shuttle that was chartered to […]
Can I Qualify for Workers’ Comp if I Work from Home?
If you work from home, you can still collect workers’ compensation if you’re injured on the job. It may sound like a lucky bonus if you’re working remotely, but there are still plenty of boxes you need to check off to ensure you get the compensation you deserve for your injuries. Read on to learn […]
Hospital Patient Steals Medical Van, Crashes, Steals Another Car, And Leads Cops On Chase
It started at a hospital, and ended in Holmdel. It’s not Grand Theft Auto V – it’s just another day on Route 35. If you noticed an abnormal amount of traffic on your late October commute, here’s why. Recently released from the hospital, 33-year-old Justin Chacon stole a medical van from his hospital’s parking lot. […]